Sonya Gee

Nov 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Sonya Gee

A rotisserie chicken is an excellent shortcut for weeknight dinners, especially with these simple recipes. Take your pick from no-cook rice paper rolls to a quick pasta using pantry ingredients. You can use penne or spaghetti in this recipe from Alice Zaslavsky, which is ready in 25 minutes. It uses shredded chicken meat, plus any juices and fat you can save from the bag. There are instructions if you prefer to roast your own chicken.

Nov 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Sonya Gee

So many things can make weekday mornings frantic, but breakfast doesn't need to be one of them. Here are three healthy options, including two that you can prep ahead of time, plus a quick smoothie you can enjoy on the go. It takes just five minutes to mix up enough overnight oats to last the week, using this delicious recipe by Julia Busuttil Nishimura. Tip: Save on washing up and mix the oats in the container you plan to store them in.

Oct 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Sonya Gee

Sometimes deciding what to make for dinner can be just as challenging as cooking it. To help, here are three weeknight-friendly meals to get you through the week. This fast pantry-based pasta is ready in 15 minutes and is cooked in a single pan. Easy win: It works with fresh, tinned and frozen corn. This is a quick and satisfying dinner from Julia Busuttil Nishimura. Start your rice cooker and let the oven do the rest, as these flavour-packed meatballs bake alongside veggies.

Aug 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Sonya Gee

Let's be honest, cooking during the week can be a slog.  If you're looking for both inspiration and ease, here are three weeknight dinners you can look forward to all day.  Love a shortcut? We've included simple ways to speed meals up. There's a lot to love about this dish. It's ready in 20 minutes, uses plenty of pantry staples and is a delicious riff on the cheesy cacio e pepe. By Hetty Lui McKinnon, it uses cheap and versatile tinned chickpeas to create a fast pasta sauce.

Jul 15, 2024 | abc.net.au | Sonya Gee

Cooking can be extra challenging when you're low on energy. So, we've pulled together some of our simplest dinner recipes for when you're under the weather, caring for others, or busy. Think pantry-based meals with very little washing up. Tuna pasta is a weeknight staple and this version involves just one pan. The spaghetti cooks lying flat in a combination of stock and water, before other ingredients are added. The starch of the pasta helps to form a simple, silky sauce.